Novak Djokovic Return | Training & Analysis ( TENFITMEN - Episode 55 )
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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2019
- Watch Novak Djokovic working on his returns during our training at Rolex Shanghai Masters 2018 before his quarter-finals match against Kevin Anderson // Understand the mechanics of perfect return // Wondering how to return fast serves? How to hit returns like Novak Djokovic? How to return like Novak Djokovic?
In this video you can see all Nole's returns from out warm up session before his match against one of the biggest servers on the ATP Tour, Kevin Anderson! There are many interesting moments, from Vajda's tips to funny Nole's reactions! I encourage you to watch the whole video!
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Talk about pressure trying to serve to the 🐐 for practice!! Bravo Milan
Thanks so much Frank for your comment and huge support. I am very glad that you can feel and understand what was really happening out there! Please share this video with others so that they can watch it as well!
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse Milan that was some outstanding serving under really intense pressure - I think even greater than match pressure - because he's your hero and number 1 in the world. And that was a super informative coaching video too. Fascinating insights. Take a bow!
Thanks so much Danny for all the kind words and support. I am so glad that you can somewhat understand this situation. You are right, there is a lot of pressure but that makes it much more special and exciting. Then after, when you've done it, you feel amazing and confident that you can do anything. As in any situation when you face discomfort, you grow. Really glad that you find this video informative and helpful. Please if you can, share it with few friends who would also like to watch it and learn something from it. Thanks again!
novak has so many grand slams but he's still intently listening to every piece technical advice from vajda. even basics like the split step. that's amazing to me.
You handled the pressure of serving to probably the best returner in the game very well. The attention to every little detail by Vajda and Nole is riveting. Another great video Milan. Congrats on 8k subs as well.
Thanks so much for your comment, kind words and huge support! Really means a world to me! I am glad you enjoyed the video, yes it was an amazing experience. It was all about being in the moment and not thinking too much what was actually happening. Please share this video with others so that they can learn as well!
I'd give anything to have a serve like that...
Anything other than a lifetime of hard work, dedication and practice, that is.
Thanks Ian for your super kind words. You are absolutely correct, this is not so much about talent but about working on your craft for decades. I used to serve 1h a day at least, for years. Without exaggeration, it was just part of my regular day. Even now when I started coaching, I get the basket of balls and do 100-150 serves few times a week. It's a must if you want to keep the consistency and precision of your serve. Please if you can, share this video with few friends who might also like to watch it, it would mean a lot. Thanks again!
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse I've sent your video to, at least, 100 recipients. Your videos, along with "Feel Tennis" are the best tennis sites on CZcams, by far.
I'm in Australia and a member at the Noosa Tennis Club in Queensland. BTW.
Haha its crazy that he expects to return a perfect serve down the T. But thats why I guess he is the best returner in the game and perhaps in history
Nah he ain't
@@TheKakarot_itachi idiot. Ofcourse he is
Federer said in an interview that he is a better returner than Agassi was, and he should know, he played against both of them.
3:51 after the ''Bravo serve'' I knew there would be a fault next. Always happens when complimented.
Thanks for your comment and interesting observation. Honestly, I usually don't pay attention to these moments. And actually, as a matter of fact, any positive reaction from Nole usually made me more relaxed and let me enjoyed the moment even more. This was just maybe a coincidence! :)
This is great video. I can understand how top class player trains return. It is very delicate.
Thanks so much Edward for your comment and kind words! Really glad you like the video. Please share it with others so that they can learn as well!
I wish I were in your shoes.. To serve against the greatest returner of all times!
Why I missed this training and match, seems it was really good and I got goosebumps while watching the video. Good job!!!
Yes you missed it, but I am sure you will be there for the next big training and even match!
@4:27 how he gets this serve back is amazing to me. Look how far away he is from the ball when he split steps and takes the first step with left leg towards the ball. His last lunge covered a lot of distance.
Great stuff, Milan! Your serve looks huge! Very intimidating, indeed. Fascinating insights on how he wears his return position and timing of his split step. Please continue to share more about your take on what makes these players so good or interesting to play. 🙏
Thanks Freo so much for your comment and kind words! I really appreciate your support! Definitely we will continue to bring you quality content! Please share this video with others so that they can learn as well!
Really enjoyed this. My mate was hotting with Novak at the Aus open and i was there watching for 5 days. The pressure must be insane, you did awesome on your serve. Novak seems to be friendly with hitting partners from what I've seen also.
Thanks so much for your comment and kind words. Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Yes definitely pressure is there, it's all about getting used to it and using it in your advantage! And Nole is not just a champion on the court, he is also unbelievable friend and an amazing person! Please share this video with others so that they can watch it as well! Thanks so much!
Definitely man!!!@@tenfitmentennisimpulse
Our great Milan... We love you
You have an awesome serve especially with the pressure of having to serve it to Novak. I really liked how you broke down Novak’s split step in slow mo and his positioning.
Thanks so much Peter for your kind words. Really glad you like the video. Please if you can, share it with few friends who would also like to watch it.
Viva Djokovic!
Wow. Best tennis practice session video I’ve ever watched
Svaka čast Milane, uživaj u ovome. Samo tako naprijed. :)
Hvala Djuro puno na komentaru i na podrsci! Mnogo znaci! Pozdrav!
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse Ma nema na čemu, pratim te već neko vrijeme i radiš odlične stvari. Samo nastavi, imaš podršku iz Slavonskog Broda. ;)
What an experience helping this titan to prepare
Awesome video nice to see what the greatest return of server practices! Thanks for sharing
invaluable learning resource 🙌🏽🔥
Excellent video to see Djokovic return amazing
You delivered some serious bombs here!! you are an amazing training partner! Well done! -- Испоручили сте озбиљне бомбе овдје !! ти си невероватан тренинг партнер! Добро урађено!
Thanks Benjamin so much for your comment and super kind words, really means a lot! I am so happy to hear that you like the video, please if you can, share it with few friends who might also like to watch it. Thanks again!
Milan, i have just discovered your videos and they quality is truly great. I am looking forward to showing my friend this kind of insight you give of the session.
I would love to know more about yourself, do you have a video on that perhaps ? I’m sure the people would love to see it.
I’d love to know stats like your
Height, age, fastest serve, tennis background, favourite player etc .
Also one last thing I’d love to know, without being intrusive, is do the players pay you whatsoever ? Do they cover your costs of this lifestyle because I appreciate you must travel and give up a lot to do this !!
I hope they do, I wish you all the best !!
Wow awesome 👍👍👍👍it was really working
Thanks a lot, glad you like it!
Love your videos man.
Bravissimo serve!
I didn't see all his AO matches, but he seems to have better anticipation.
Thanks Sam for the comment and for sharing your opinion. I agree with you. Nole, same as most of these top players, goes to a whole another level when in the match. All of his senses get sharper and definitely he has to anticipate a serve direction a lot of time. Another thing here that can play a role is that sometimes these guys start reading each other more by time, since they play each other so many times. And here, it was the first time Nole received my serves since we were juniors :)
You're a super player. Consistent. You place the ball well.
wow. real lessons from a coach to one of the GOATs. amazing stuff. subbed.
Thanks! Really glad you like the video. Please if you can, share it with few friends so that they can watch and learn as well.
Nice Milan, watching your serve to grab a few pointers ;)
Awesome video thank you!
Thanks so much Ben, glad you like it! Please share this video with others so that they can watch it as well!
I will definitely add this to my weekly blog I send out to my readers. Also looking for players to meet and interview for my book while I visit Florida March 15th - 23rd. If you have any suggestions please let me know. So far I will be visiting John Evert, Rick Macci, Saddlebrook and a few other places. The more the better for me :)
Cheers,
Ben
I send him a birthday present. He returned that too !
Very good video. Just when you comments the Djokovic's return : "Solid serve, Nole did great on this return", it's normal because before, he asked to the server to serve on the T, so he anticipates the serve ! You can see Djokovic who directs his split step on the left by anticipation so eventually he got the return more easily. Whatever, thanks for your vidéo.
Awesome! 👏 👏👏👏👏
This is fascinating. Great upload and great serving! Sub'd.
Thanks so much Arya for your super kind words. Really glad you like it so much, we are happy to have you here. Please if you can, share this video with few friends who would also enjoy to watch it.
TENFITMEN tennis impulse have done!
Great video. Novak makes it look so easy though ...
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the video. Please if you can, share it with few friends. Novak doesn't just make it look easy, for him it is easy. Put in other words, he is scarily good! :)
Care nisam znao da ima nasih tenisera izvan top 1000 sa tako dobrom servom. Namucio si Noleta na tom treningu ocigledno, svaka cast!
Hvala Pero na lepim recima i velikoj podrsci! Bas da sam ga namucio ne verujem, ali ga jesam dobro zagrejao! :) Ako mozes share-uj video sa nekim prijateljima da i oni pogledaju i mozda nesto nauce! :)
Great vid,👍
Thanks Jess, glad you like the video. Please share it with few friends.
Nice video!
Thanks Sander, glad you enjoyed it. Please share it with others so that they can watch it as well.
Great serve
You have an awesome serve!
Thanks so much Niklas for your comment and kind words! Please share this video with others so that they can learn as well!
No1e the best Tennis Player ever in the World !!!
Thanks Alex. Yes, definitely you got that right! :)
l personally liked it when you got to serve anywhere just to see how good his reactions are plus should have put 3rd shot in then we would have a better understanding of how good he is. keep up the great
vids
Hi man. Congrats. When are we going to see in a real match against Novak in a big slam or something. You have really a powerful serve!
Prvo sam pomislio da je u pitanju neki stranac koji je samo snimio klip
Pa sam se zacudio kada je u klipu pisalo "Here Nole aks me to serve more down the T" sto mi bilo neverovatno
I na samom kraju sam provalio da si naš :D
Svaka cast za servu! Procitao sam u komentarima da si za takvu servu 1h svaki dan samo servirao i servirao, pa si na takav nacin i dosao do takve serve koju imas, nadam se da cu i ja makar koliko toliko poboljsati servu moju, trenutno mi je najjaca u mom drustvu, ali zato cesto pravim prvu servis gresku.. ali dobro imam 17 godina pa cu valjda uspeti to poboljsati, imam vremena :P
Jos jednom bravo Milane!
I never understand how after all these years of professional playing and winning, there are still things the coach can teach these players?? I would expect them to know every little detail by now.
Theres a reason coaches exists, and theres a reason why players thanks to their teams on their speech, it's not a formality, it's the work of a group focused on the players being able to make the most of their talents, skills and hardwork
I completely understand your thoughts because I thought the same as well! But truthfully even the pros don’t know everything. They also sometimes need another persons perspective because everyone sees the court and shot possibilities differently.
Bravo MIlane..
Hvala puno!
I notice you serve better when going for the opponent backhand side than the forehand side
Thanks for the comment and interesting observation. I might need to work more on that forehand side then :)
This is how champion sacrified
Thanks Ryan for your comment. You are correct. It's all about details. Paying attention to those smallest things and being so deliberate about it. This is what I've noticed with every super successful player/person I know.
Great video and even greater serve(s)!! One thing I notice in your serve is that the racket face is "open" during the racket drop while other coaches / channels suggest that it should align with the back. Getting this alignment itself seems to be a big routine and while seeing you serve so well, I am wondering if we should go straight from trophy position to the racket drop instead of trying to align it with the back during the racket drop. What do you suggest?
Thanks so much for your comment and great observation. I am so happy you like the video, please if you can, share it with few friends. Not sure if you've seen my serve in other videos with slow motions, but if you didn't that means you have an amazing eye for this! Yes, I don't have a perfect racquet drop but as you've put it well, it doesn't seem to affect my serve so much. I've analyzed this a lot and compared my service motion with the best servers out there since I am trying to improve it more. I've noticed that many super servers have similar racquet drop. Check Andy Roddick for example. Or even Roger Federer: he doesn't align the racquet completely with back. For these reasons, I don't think it's so important but it can still help with the speed of your swing. The thing I consider more important here is to have racquet come close to your head as you starting to drop it. This is the common thing for all the servers and it's something I am working on it now. It's replicating the throwing motion and also helps a lot with generating the most effective whip action and therefore speed of the serve. Hope this makes sense!
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Hey buddy amazing video your serve was like a missile, can you please make some videos on serve returns and also Court posiontioning while returning the serve I would really appreciate if you could help me on this.. Thanks a lot
Thanks Swetal for your comment and kind words. Really happy to hear that you like this video, please share it with few friends who might also like to watch it. That's a great suggestion, I will try to cover that topic in some of our future videos. Thanks again!
1:26 always dangerous stay behind Nole ;)
So I’ve been hitting my returns like djokovic for a while now and my question is, why does he seem to turn to the side and semi-explode into the return every time? And is this better than just returning a serve like a normal ground stroke?
Awesome footage! Just want to put out there that no matter how impressive your split step is or your timing on the stroke, you won’t get balls back like Nole can. The reason his balls are 0 effort is due to his 370 swing weight frame combined with his technique and preparation on the return. Racquet will do 99% of the work if you can get the footwork down.
Thanks Sandeep for your thorough comment and very interesting insight. I think you made a very good point. Racquet and swing weight play a significant role in hitting effortless shots, but ONLY when done in a perfect way and timing. Split step is a MUST of course. In the end, you need to add all these "details" and then on top of all that, your anticipation and reaction need to be like from another planet. Then, sometimes, maybe, you will be able to return Anderson's or Isner's serve!
TENFITMEN tennis impulse yea exactly. Nole can do all the things you said combined on any given return at a higher percentage than the rest of the world. By the way what is your frame? Pro stock or retail frames? Keep the footage coming!!
Was practising returning serves with a random guy at the courts, he did the same unique hand/arm movement as you before you serve. He must have watched this video. LOL What speeds are you averaging in this video? How often do your strings break during serving? Thanks! :---)
He did split step twice, once for toss and another for hitting.
Thanks for the comment. Nole usually have one split step for the first serve return, two steps for the second serve return.
just curious: did they pay you for the training session? Or does Jokers time have a regular member like you who have solid techniques?
priceless
Perfect position is where he is standing i think
He usually takes a swing rather than block the ball
I prayed for his back.
Thanks for the comment. Could you please explain what you mean here? :)
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse I meant you are just serving so long giving your best. So could strain your back. Anyways was just trolling. But I am glad you reply to almost every comment.
Great commitment. I wish I can take lessons.
Can I ask you something? Are you actually paid for practise like this, or is it just more of a honor thing to play warm up with these guys? Sorry if my question is disrespectful, I am jusr curious about how this warm up thing works :)
I was wondering the same thing
This guy has potential could be good player
Thanks so much Josh for your comment and kind words, it really means a lot! Please share this video with others so that they can watch it as well!
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse sorry It was joke bout Novak but of course you to😂
please work with roger!
Thanks Catherine for your comment and great idea! :) I will do, I hope so! :)
Why don't u come 2 steps forward and serve and make it very difficult.
Thanks for the comment and advice. Some hitters did this, usually upon player's or coach's request. In my case, none of them ever asked for it. Usually my serve was enough to simulate serves that they would expect in matches.
Calling Novak "Nole" had me sitting here scratching my head for 5 min cause captions had me so confused.
Haha, I just had an image of that. Hope it's all clear now :)
which ranking are you?
At the moment I am not ranked, I was 1256. ATP. I will be back though! :)
TENFITMEN tennis impulse is the serve your best weapon
Who is the sparring?
Thanks Diego for the question. My name is Milan Krnjeitn, player and coach from Serbia. Nice to meet you :)
Fed can stand even closer to the baseline and return serve because fed is more gifted
djokovic is better at returns than fed 😂
But whats the point in saying that
if djokovic stood as close to baseline as fed, he wouldnt make a single return. you need to have unbelievable timing that only fed has.
@@Charmander009 It's not about timing.. you mean touch.. he has more feel in the backhand side.. but djokovic has an overall skill when it comes to return of serves..
@@Femaqui07 djokovic stands far back to return serves, anyone can return serves if you stand that far back including federer. federer does it the hard way, stands right on baseline .
This is a cool video but you should remove the word "analysis" from the title.
Thanks Kevin for your comment. I think there is nothing wrong with the tittle because there is definitely some analysis in the video, both from my and Vajda's side.
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse I see your point. I guess I'm just used to those vids where they break down the technique with a telestrator and slow motion to analyze what makes the player's form so great.
Have you taken permission from the Novak Djokovic team to release this information in public? Are you allowed to post these details and their private talks???
It's nothing the opposition scouts don't know already
He might get into deep trouble. Maybe the N.D team don't want ro release information in public regarding their client's tennis techniques, training and private talks.
I think he should do the right thing and inform the ND team of the unauthorised release of information regarding Novak Djokovic's training regime and ask permission.
I'm sure that they will not grant him permission to do that.
@@katerinapatiniotis5598 im sure that novak has enough lawyers and relevant legal representatives to worry about that and doesnt need schizophrenic internet stalkers to defend him
Don Killuminati mind your own business. Nobody asked you anything.
Don Killuminati This is a public forum and we have legal rights of freedom of expression and nobody is allowed to cyber bully others just because they don't agree with others. Go and bully somewhere else.
Wow...A Serb and a Slovak talking with each other in English....:\
This coach is clueless, the reason why Novak was so far away from this serve 1:46 is because he made his split step in diagonal towards the green box instead of towards the server. It's exactly the opposite at 5:50, he anticipates 3 times in a row by making his split step towards the left. The real question is, did he do it consciously or was it just a mistake? Did he deliberately make a mistake to see if the coach would see it?
Whatever the fuck it is, the coach in this video is not helping at all.
Thanks for the comment. Partially you are right. The difference in those moments is that at 1:46 Nole doesn't know the direction of the serve, whereas at 5:50 he asks me to serve down the T. Definitely the split step towards the target helps. Regarding Vajda, as one of the best coaches out there, I am sure he knows what he is doing. Even though some things he said here were not 100% "right", I am sure that he knows that what he said would make Nole alert and more focused on the most important elements of the return. In my opinion, at this level, coaching the best in the world usually works like this.
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse The fact that he asked you to serve to the middle makes the exercise completely useless, it's not a challenge if he knows where the serve is coming.
Now about the coach, I will go up to say that in this particular intervention 1:46, he was not only wrong but harmful to Novak, let me explain. After saying something completely wrong, Novak is offended (as he should be), that's why he laughs, but the coach doesn't even give a shit about this reaction, in his very small brain he's right, and he keeps going in that wrong direction. At 2:20 he impersonates what he thinks he saw, pretty much calling Novak lazy in body language. It's not a respectful conversation between 2 equals, it's a monologue from the coach who thinks he's right.
Novak was very nice to him here, if I was in his shoes, I would never want to be coached by this guy again.
@@tenfitmentennisimpulse I'd like to add a point though, just for you. The reason why Novak said ''Why am I so far away?'' at 1:50 instead of ''Why didn't I return the serve?'' is because he knows that the serve was not returnable without anticipation.
Great serve dude :)
Excuse me? Marjan Vajda is the coach who made Novak into the champion he is. You should watch your words.
@@ManBearPig14arm chair coaches are something else...